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Having It A.L.L.Our Biggest Sexual Insecurities And How To Get Over Them with Kyla Sokol-Ward (HIA Classic)So, let’s get real personal for a second: what are your biggest bedroom insecurities? What are those thoughts, stories and emotions that you bring into the bedroom that create nervousness, anxiety, or fear?Yeah, I went there.Why am I asking this question? Because talking about our bedroom insecurities is incredibly important, yet we rarely ever do it.Sometimes we may share a few things here and there to our closest friends (if you’re like me then that’s even off the table), but rarely do we sit down and have raw an...2023-01-251h 41
Conversations That Don't SuckThe Podcast is Pausing!The podcast is taking an indefinite break, because the world is hard and weird and I need to hermit. I love you each. Listen for an explanation. I'll be back!2020-12-1717 minConversations That Don't SuckExploring Mental Health in Community with Sasha RaskinSasha Raskin is on the podcast this week! Sasha and I met through the magic of Facebook (mild sarcasm, but also, amazing). In this episode, we discuss: - How she started her community A Beautiful Mess, her mental health journey, her experience checking herself into a mental hospital, paradoxes in emotions, the impact of vulnerability, the difference between real vulnerability and oversharing in leadership, and “safe spaces”. Sasha Raskin is the Founder of A BEAUTIFUL MESS (ABM), a mental health organization that runs corporate talks and events to combat loneliness, depression and stigma. Before that, she w...2020-10-1250 minConversations That Don't SuckFriendcast! with JordanMy roommate, dear friend, and fellow connection lover Jordan is on the podcast this week. And we’re using Convers(ate) cards! Convers(ate) Conversation Cards spark conversation about an interesting and universal topic using a unique set of question prompts. I LOVE these cards and highly recommend checking them out. Shout out to Taylor at Convers(ate) for reaching out and for enlightening me to these amazing cards!In this episode, we discuss: tattoos, relishing change vs resisting it, death and how memories last, responsibility in being free, how we understand the passing of time, the Ba...2020-10-0549 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: In Defense of SensitivityEpisode 5 of 5 in the series on under-felt, under-appreciated, under-processed emotions. Sensitivity is a big one, y'all. It's one that most people think is bad, too much, too unpleasant... but I think it's a huge gift (like all five of the emotions I've talked about these last episodes!) In this episode, I get into what sensitivity is, why it's challenging, and how we can become more attuned and discerning sensitive beings. Enjoy! As always, I love to hear your thoughts on these things. You can reach out to me via my website: www.kylasw.com2020-09-2800 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: In Defense of HeartbreakThis is episode 4/5 of under-felt, under-appreciated, under-processed emotions. Heartbreak is my favorite thing to talk about, second to loneliness ;) and in this episode I dive into a few of the toughest experiences I've had with heartbreak, why I think it's so important to fully feel heartbreak, and how it expands our capacity for more love. This is a juicy one, and I hope y'all love it.You can also listen to episode 11 where I share some poetry on an experience of heartbreak I had had at that time.Check out my NEW PROJECT The Collective...2020-09-2100 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: In Defense of RageThis is episode 3 of 5 in a series on emotions that are often under-felt, under-appreciated, and under-processed. RAGE is a big one!! If you're not feeling rage this year, I'm not sure where you're living, but if you're anything like me, rage is a feeling that has followed you for more than a year. Especially for people socialized as women, rage is something we're rarely permissioned to experience, let alone actually embody or express. But there is SO MUCH WISDOM in rage, and in this episode I dive into some of my own experiences with it (just a lifetime or...2020-09-1400 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: In Defense of NeedinessNEEDINESS - Does this word make your skin crawl the way that mine does?! This is part 2 of 5 in a series on difficult or under-processed emotions, and neediness is one of the most rejected feelings I've ever known, both in myself and others. I dive into what neediness is, the many ways it gets experienced, and what you can do to get more in touch with your neediness (and... dare I say... make friends with it?!)I hope y'all love this one. It's fun to deep-dive into some tough emotions with you. As always, I'd love to...2020-09-0700 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: In Defense of LonelinessI'm lonely, you're lonely, we're all lonely.I'm back with another solocast. For the next 5 weeks, I'll speak to 5 different challenging emotions/emotional experiences, my thoughts on them through my research with loneliness and connection, and a few vulnerable shares of my own experiences with them.Y'all have been loving the solocasts, and I'd love to hear more of your feedback, thoughts, ideas, musings, questions. Much love!2020-08-3100 minConversations That Don't SuckLove, Sex, and Loneliness with Simone Humphrey and Signe SimonSimone Humphrey and Signe Simon, the co-founders of LOVELINK, are on the pod this week! LOVELINK is a podcast, workshop series, and hosts other resources to help people connect more deeply to themselves and others. Simone Humphrey, PsyD, currently works at Therapists of New York, a private practice in midtown, Manhattan. She has a passion for developing creative and unconventional ways to promote mental health and wellbeing. Signe Simon, PhD, teaches graduate students and works with individuals, groups, and couples, and is committed to focusing on the healing power of relationships.I LOVED this conversation. It was...2020-08-2400 minConversations That Don't SuckInfusing Our Lives with Play with Gary WareGary Ware is on the podcast this week! Gary Ware, the Founder of Breakthrough Play, is a sought-after Corporate Facilitator and Keynote Speaker with nearly a decade of experience as a performer in improv theatre. He assists teams with unlocking creativity, confidence, and sparks collaboration with experiential methods proven to drive peak performance.Gary spent over a decade in the corporate world and originally pursued improv to master public speaking. He quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieve various business challenges. Naturally, he created workshops for his team and other...2020-08-1700 minConversations That Don't SuckBelonging Through Ritual & Spirituality with Casper ter KuileCasper ter Kuile is on the podcast this week, and this episode is just beautiful. Casper has been such a huge inspiration for me and I think is one of the most important current voices in the conversation around community and belonging. In this conversation, we discuss: ritual and meaning outside of religion, how ritual creates reminders of interconnectedness, Shabbat and Abraham Joshua Heschel, creating our own blessings for sacred moments, how individualizing our spirituality creates more loneliness, and creating a shared meaning of G-d and why this word feels unsafe to some.Casper ter Kuile is...2020-08-1000 minConversations That Don't SuckSocial Wellbeing During a Pandemic with Kasley KillamKasley is on the pod this week! Kasley was introduced to me by a mutual friend and let's just say it was intellectual love at first sight. Kasley specializes in the science of and strategies for social well-being: the dimension of health that comes from connection and community. She holds a master's in public health from Harvard University and is a writer, speaker, consultant, and member of local, state, and national coalitions working to address the loneliness epidemic. Based in San Francisco, Kasley led community engagement and strategic partnerships at Verily, the spin-out of Google focused on health tech...2020-08-0300 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: This Pandemic SucksThe second solocast is here, and it's been a long time comin'. The first one that I released back in March (the heartbreak episode) is the most downloaded episode I've ever released. I've hesitated to reveal more of myself in this highly personal way but then I sat down and read you a journal entry so... oops. I think there are many more to come, because uh, I haven't been around enough people lately and I have a lot of thoughts and feelings. Enjoy! PS - like these solocasts? What else do you want to h...2020-07-2700 minConversations That Don't SuckCelebration as Connection with Jacques MartiquetWe've got Jacques Martiquet on the pod this week! Jacques is an international party scientist who has facilitated ecstatic celebrations at Envision Festival, Shambhala Festival, LUSH Cosmetics, and Lululemon. Jacques has been interviewed by VICE media about his mission to bridge public health and party culture.Jacques' current focus is working within the events industry to address the loneliness epidemic, by offering new entertainment experiences founded on fun and social connection.In this conversation, we discuss: weirdness, party science, how celebration can lead us to more fulfilling, healthy lives, how alcohol and tobacco industries have...2020-07-2000 minConversations That Don't SuckAccessing Vulnerability Through Poetry with Alisha Yi & David XiangAlisha Yi and David Xiang are on the podcast this week - the first DOUBLE GUEST episode in the podcast's short history. Alisha and David are the creators of the Hope Storytelling Project, a virtual series of poetry workshops designed to discuss themes of hope and vulnerability. Alisha M. Yi is a rising junior at Harvard University, studying History and Science and is a 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts for Writing. David Xiang graduated this year magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in History and Science, and is an incoming medical student at Harvard...2020-07-1300 minConversations That Don't SuckCulture, Society, and Loneliness with Melanie AronsonMelanie Aronson is on the podcast this week, and we get into a super juicy conversation about the ways that our culture and societal norms affect the loneliness of its inhabitants. Melanie is US-born but currently living in Sweden and we get into all the nuances of what is considered "normal" in connection and our own experiences with loneliness.In this conversation, we discuss: Melanie’s research on middle eastern integration in Sweden, her app Pinion aimed to connect people with similar interests, how individualistic societies breed socially isolated people, why Scandinavian countries are both the happiest an...2020-07-0600 minConversations That Don't SuckAsking Deep Questions with Jan KeckJan Keck is on the podcast this week, and it was such a joy to speak with someone who has an equal love for deep questions and deeper conversation. I hope you enjoy it!Jan Keck is a community addict. He is the creator of ASK DEEP QUESTIONS, which started out as a deck of cards to help his friends connect on a camping trip and is now being used to facilitate meaningful conversations through sharing personal and vulnerable stories on every continent around the globe.Jan’s mission is to help people feel less al...2020-06-2900 minConversations That Don't SuckFriendcast! with GeorgiaThe Friendcast is back! This week I'm sitting down with my sassy, gorgeous, divine feminine friend Georgia and we talk about allll the things. We get into: the story of how Georgia and I met in Tel Aviv, our bond over shared experiences with food and body image, the ritual of women gathering under the moon, the grey area of healing, the beautiful, healing, catalytic power of women, and dealing with body image during a pandemic.It was truly so beautiful and refreshing to sit down (virtually, across the world) with a dear friend, hit record, and...2020-06-0100 minConversations That Don't SuckGetting intimate with shame with A.J. BondA.J. Bond is on the podcast this week, and it's an eddddggyyyy oneee! A.J. is a writer, filmmaker, and shame educator based in Toronto. He is the host of the podcast Discomfortable and is currently completing his certification with the Center for Healing Shame in Berkeley. In this episode, we discuss: A.J.’s journey with discovering his own shame, the process of learning to work with shame, how to differentiate between our own shame and that of others, how my shame presents itself around arrogance, our shame as it relates to our bodies, aging, and sexuality, wh...2020-05-2500 minConversations That Don't SuckThe Healing of Hearing and Being Heard with Kyle ZamcheckKyle Zamcheck, my sister from another mister, is on the podcast this week! Kyle is truly a remarkable human being and I'm so super duper grateful for this epic, raw conversation we had.In this episode, we discuss: the death of Toni Lane Casserly, how to make an impact, femininity in intellectual spaces, the humanity in Zoom calls, intimate communication in everyday life, the ego in altruistic work, the dark side of caregiving and “showing up” for others, healing our wounds through our work, my own shadow side with my work and my fears of judgement in that...2020-05-1800 min
Conversations That Don't SuckMaking the world more human with Jason DiggesJason Digges is on the podcast today!Jason is the co-founder of ART International, which offers life-changing courses that empower you to be more alive, awake and aware in all your relationships – with self, other, and the world. Jason leads ART’s sales, marketing, and business development efforts, manages enrollment, and is a senior course leader. He also makes major contributions to the curriculum based on his unique background and expertise. Jason is a modern renaissance man: Equal parts artist, philosopher, teacher, and video producer. From 2003-2012 he worked for Ken Wilber and other clients to create thou...2020-05-1100 minConversations That Don't SuckGetting Vulnerable AF with Veronica KaulinisVeronica Kaulinis is on the pod this week, and we're getting vulnerable ... I mean... maybe not any more than usual ;)In this episode, we discuss: How Veronica’s relationship patterns led her to wanting to have more vulnerable conversations, her past fears around being seen as ‘too nice’, how vulnerable shares permission others to be themselves, the yearning of vulnerability, how she creates safe spaces for vulnerability, the importance of grounding after a vulnerable experience, and our different levels of comfort with confrontation.Veronica Kaulinis is a professional Community Builder and International Facilitator who's passionate about...2020-05-0400 minConversations That Don't SuckLoving Thy Enemy with Adar WeinrebAdar Weinreb is on the podcast today! Adar Weinreb is a social activist currently residing in Tel Aviv, Israel. He dedicates his free time to building bridges between Israelis and Palestinians and has a podcast of his own called Standing Up where he interviews activists from around the world.In this episode, we discuss: How Adar learned to see himself in Hamas terrorists as an Israeli soldier, how lifetimes of fear-based teachings become hate, my own shameful experiences of “othering” people in Israel, how connection is the solution for bridging fear-based divides, what’s really a “safe space”...2020-04-2700 minConversations That Don't SuckBuilding Community and Conversation Through Art with Yuko KudoYuko Kudo is on the pod today! Yuko Kudo is native Japanese and immigrated to the United States in June 2003, landing in Los Angles, California, and settling there for 10 years until moving to New York City in 2013. Yuko is a multi-dimensional artist and creator. She uses art and storytelling to create community, while reminding people they are not alone. Yuko is the Founder and Artistic Director of the "I AM" Series Global, which showcases artists' talent within themes focusing on claiming one's various, complex identities and belonging. Through her work as a photographer, she has appeared in Forbes and TIME...2020-04-2000 minConversations That Don't SuckCreating systems change through community with Chelsea SimpsonChelsea Simpson is on the podcast today! Chelsea is an educator, facilitator, and coach with more than 10 years experience at the intersection of transformational leadership, innovation, somatics, and diversity and inclusion. Chelsea has worked internationally, in English and Spanish, with a wide range of organizations, including Microsoft, the Smithsonian Institute, the NYC Mayor’s Office, the Centre for Social Innovation, Bloomberg Industries, Make the Road NY, and various organizations in El Salvador & Central America. Her TEDx talk, America Emerges, covers inside-out modern leadership. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence coach, mediator, teaching artist, and doula She is based in NY...2020-04-1300 minConversations That Don't SuckCreating thriving adult friendships with Kat VellosKat Vellos is on the podcast today, and we're talking about creating and maintaining thriving adult friendships. I'm so grateful that I met Kat through a mutual friend - I actually fangirled prettyyyy hard when I met her because I had heard about her work and book and knew who she was.Kat Vellos is a user experience designer, speaker, and facilitator with a passion for helping people connect authentically. She’s researched, designed, and advised on the user experience of countless flows in digital products serving millions of people at companies like Slack and Pandora, and cr...2020-04-0600 minConversations That Don't SuckSolocast: HEARTBREAK EPISODE (+ poetry share!)THE HEARTBREAK EPISODE IS HERE! (and I'm sharing some poetry!) Alright y'all, this one's been in the making for a while. Today I'm doing a solocast - no guest, just yours truly - and I'm talking about one of my favorite topics: heartbreak. Heartbreak is one of the most all-encompassing forms of grief. It's painful, inconvenient, and universal. It's something that has brought me profound insights and changes in my life and has truly deepened my relationship to myself. In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about heartbreak and ALSOOO (drumroll pl...2020-03-3000 minConversations That Don't SuckConnecting to our body and heart with Libby CrowLibby Crow is in today. Libby is a former coach of mine, fellow lover of personal development, and all around glorious woman. It was so lovely to catch up with her and get some of her sparkle and wisdom in this conversation. In this episode, we chat about: burnout and flow, the difference between emotional and physical shut-down, how social media makes us project our ideas onto other people, Libby’s relationship with her husband Scott, dating/love/heartbreak, and what people get wrong about us.Libby Crow is a global mentor for entrepreneurs helping them practice dee...2020-03-2300 minConversations That Don't SuckConnecting through Storytelling with Yochai MaitalToday we have Yochai Maital on the podcast! Yochai Maital is the Co-creator Editor and Senior producer of Israel Story - a Hebrew and English storytelling podcast that is sometimes dubbed 'the Israeli This American Life'. Born in Haifa, he served eight years as an officer in the Israeli army before embarking on a new trajectory, studying creative writing at Tel Aviv’s Minshar College for Arts. Yochai has built multiple eco-houses, co-founded Tel Aviv’s first organic food co-op, worked at a hostel for youth offenders and was involved with the African refugee community. He cu...2020-03-1600 minConversations That Don't SuckReimagining Conversations About Death with Brad WolfeIn this episode, Brad Wolfe is joining me to talk about our most feared topic: Death. This was a super special conversation that came at an extremely timely moment in my life as death was consuming my life. This is a good one, folks. Listen up. In this episode, we discuss: Brad’s work with Reimagine End of Life, how Brad’s experiences with death have influenced his work and the way he relates to the world, how to remember our mortality and also seize the day, why breakups are their own form of death, how t...2020-03-0900 minConversations That Don't SuckConnection with self, darkness, and astrology with Jeff Bausemer“Are you a gemini sun, virgo moon, capricorn rising?”“Ummm… have we met?”- My first interaction with Jeff BausemerJeff is a comedian, artist and spiritual and physical wellness advisor and counselor, as well as the founder of East Meets West. He utilizes herbal medicine, astrological remediation and insight, ayurveda, chinese medicine, Jungian psychological principles, yoga and a variety of shamanic and energetic practices within his 1-on-1 work. He's going to start a podcast soon. He is forsaken by God, in addition to many demi-gods, in addition to Demi Moore.We discuss: J...2020-03-0200 minConversations That Don't SuckFriendcast! with BlairWe're doing something a little different this week - we've got a FRIENDCAST, y'all. As a person who loves real conversation about shit that matters, I tend to surround myself with people who love the same. So I thought I'd sit down with a beloved pal, hit record, and catch up. What ensued was magic and wisdom and lots of silly laughter. Enjoy this very special friendcast with my very special friend Blair. In this episode, we discuss: Ram Dass, mindfulness, being okay with not being okay, obsessively using our phones and how to stop d...2020-02-2400 minConversations That Don't SuckAddressing Loneliness Through Connection and Community with Jillian RichardsonJillian is on the pod! Jillian is committed to creating connection and community by organizing places where people feel seen, heard, and valued. As a professional community builder, public speaker, and writer, Jillian is most known for being the founder of The Joy List, a weekly newsletter with the mission of reducing loneliness in New York City and eventually the world. She's been sending it out every Monday morning for three years, helping thousands of people build connection to both place and each other. In addition to her successful career in community consulting and event d...2020-02-1700 minConversations That Don't SuckThe Vulnerability of Receiving Love with Lucas MackIn this episode of Conversations That Don’t Suck, I chat with Lucas Mack. In this conversation we cover being “real” on social media, vulnerability hangovers, men’s work, the balance of the feminine receiving in vulnerability and the masculine search for freedom, and giving love to ourselves.Lucas Mack is an Author, Speaker, and Healing Catalyst for people, especially men who carry concealed trauma. Through his transformative process—the 5 Vulnerable Truths of Healing—he creates a safe, sacred, and deeply healing container for his clients to liberate themselves from the shackles of shame, trauma, and abuse. His mission...2020-02-1000 minConversations That Don't SuckCreating Connection Starting with Yourself with Zo FlamenbaumIn this episode, I'm chatting with Zo Flamenbaum, creator of School of Shine. We discuss: How Zo created School of Shine out of loneliness and a desire for deeper connection, the toxicity of feeling “not enough” as a human being and how connection can help with this, how Zo balances creating spaces for connection for others with receiving connection from others, how we can begin listening to ourselves and our bodies, what “failure” really means, how being highly connected has changed the way Zo relates to every part of herself, how Zo and I answer the question “What do you do?”...2020-02-0300 minConversations That Don't SuckHow Intentional Kindness Can Change Your Life with Mark ShapiroAs a leading social innovator and TEDx speaker, Mark Shapiro is on a mission to fill the kindness void; inspiring businesses, communities, and individuals to a kinder standard of influence, connection, and authenticity.From giving the premiere TEDx Talk on authentic connection, facilitating inspirational workshops at Fortune 500 companies, producing the acclaimed 250 part podcast series "Are You Being Real?," and having sent 8,000 personalized appreciation videos to those he cares about, Mark is the CEO of Digital Humanity, Inc., and the founder of the LoveBomb app.In this episode, we discuss: Mark’s most recent business venture (yo...2020-01-2700 minConversations That Don't SuckThe Complexity of Connection with Sara Nesswww.authrev.orghttps://www.authrev.org/courses-and-offerings - Authentic Life Course online, Authentic Leadership Training, and other offeringshttps://www.patreon.com/sness2020-01-2000 minConversations That Don't SuckWelcome to Conversations That Don't SuckConnect with Kyla on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/kylamswInstagram: www.instagram.com/kylasokollward2019-12-2700 min
The Lucas Mack ShowEP 46 - How to Cure Your Disconnection with Kyla Sokoll-WardKyla Sokoll-Ward is a speaker, coach, and professional empath on a mission to cure the world of disconnection. She helps individuals, corporate teams, and university students connect more deeply with themselves and those around them in order to lead in a way that is uniquely meaningful to them.
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Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with...2019-02-2036 min
Heart-Empowered WomenEpisode 37: Social Engineering and Intentionality with Kyla Sokol-WardKyla Sokoll-Ward is a coach and speaker on a mission to change the way we relate to ourselves and others. For the last 3 years she has been coaching through online programs, 1:1 mentorship, and workshops. A lover of social engineering, she aims to disrupt the status quo of connection and challenge others to connect […]2018-10-3156 min
Free Spirit Academy PodcastThe New Self-Love | Kyla Sokoll-WardTHE NEW SELF-LOVE WITH SPEAKER AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT COACH, KYLA SOKOLL-WARD. Hello everyone, this officially marks the start of season 2 of the Free Spirit Academy podcast! Today I'm talking to my friend Kyla who also made an appearance in episode 14 and when I originally recorded that interview for YouTube at least a couple of years ago now - Kyla was also coaching in the world of eating psychology and intuitive eating and we spent our conversation talking about her own journey with food and the most important things to look at when addressing binge...2018-07-1649 min
Having It A.L.L.Exploring Sexual Energy: What Our Relationship With Sex Reveals About Ourselves with Kyla Sokoll-Ward (Rebroadcast)For today's episode I'm sharing with you one a great conversation I had with my friend Kyla Sokol-Ward, all about sexual energy. This episode made me excited and nervous all at the same time, and the topics we dive into are great because they give us a chance to confront some ideas and beliefs we hold that may no longer be serving us. I'm also republishing this today to tease you about a new conversation with Kyla I'll be publishing in the coming weeks, this time about insecurities in the bedroom! Learn more about your ad...2018-05-081h 01
Free Spirit Academy PodcastThe Secret to Ending All Binges | Kyla Sokoll-WardTHE SECRET TO ENDING ALL BINGES. Welcome to the 14th episode with Self-Empowerment Coach, Kyla Sokoll-Ward. I'm releasing this couple-of-years-old interview from my YouTube channel as my wife and I are in France for the next couple of weeks (yay!) It's funny listening back to this 'cause I can really hear how much more embodied and relaxed I am even a year and a half later. I have to try not to cringe 'cause my voice sounds so pinched and shallow to me - like I was hardly taking a deep breath but alas - I...2018-03-1952 min
Freedom LifestyleLifestyle Vs. The Hustle w Kyla Sokoll-WardKyla is an empathetic badass who found freedom for herself by creating it for others. Through online and one-on-one coaching programs, Kyla helps women feel light, sexy and connected. She’s created a business that empowers women and showcases just how easy it is to fall in love with yourself. Kyla tried working a traditional 9-5, but couldn’t conform to its glaring limitations. She wanted to be free to live the life she knew she deserved. She wasn’t going to let a job prevent that from happening, so she created a business that allows her to live...2018-01-1717 min